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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 526.28 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 526.28 and 145.25 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 526.28 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/526.28 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 526.28 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 76,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442.17/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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